CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Heartland BIG Horn has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (3 reports).
2015 Heartland BIG Horn recalls
Tire label may give wrong inflation info, risking blowout
The tire certification labels on certain 2010 Heartland trailers may list inaccurate tire size and/or inflation information.
Entry Steps Can Break, Risking a Fall
Certain 2015 Heartland fifth wheel and travel trailers have a rivet on the quad entry steps that may shear and fail.
Axles May Be Mispositioned, Causing Poor Handling and Crash Risk
Certain 2015 Heartland Big Country, Big Horn, and Landmark 365 recreational vehicles may have their rear axles placed too far forward on the frame.
Most common 2015 Heartland BIG Horn problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
KEPT TAKING TIRES BACK BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T HOLD AIR. THEY FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE WHEEL. HAD IT WELDED PER DEALER SUGGESTION. WAS TRAVELING TO TX TO WINTER. HAD BRAND NEW TIRES ON RV. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL AND LUG NUTS JUST ROLLED OFF. WE HAD TO BE ESCORTED TO CAMPGROUND AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS FOR PARTS. WAS CHARGED $1239.00I WAS TOLD THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE WHEELS. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HUB, THE BRAKES, LUG BOLTS AND NUTS AND ARE USING THE SPARE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V049000 (SUSPENSION) FAILED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, FOUR SHOCKS AND SPRINGS FAILED. WRATTEN TRAILER SALES (9209 US-11, ADAMS, NY 13605, (315) 232-4535) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE. *DT*JB
AN AXLE HANGER, WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN A RECALL, WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND BEGAN TO BREAK OFF OF THE FRAME. THIS OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN OHIO. IT WAS WELDED BACK INTO PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY. AGAIN, WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS IT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HEARTLAND AND THEY DO NOT WISH TO HELP.
REAR AXLE BRACKETS BROKE OFF OF FRAME CASING REAR AXLE TO MOVE AND BLOW TIRE ON THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE CONTACTED DEXTER AXLES AND LIPPERT AND ALSO HEARTLAND AND THEY ALL SAY IT'S NOT THERE PROBLEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE SLIDE OUT WAS MANUALLY RETRACTED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT PROTRUDED APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES OUTWARD. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE SLIDE OUT RETRACTED AND SECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLIDE OUT BOLTS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDE OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 900.
2015 Heartland BIG Horn questions
Does the 2015 Heartland BIG Horn have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Heartland BIG Horn: Tire label may give wrong inflation info, risking blowout; Entry Steps Can Break, Risking a Fall; Axles May Be Mispositioned, Causing Poor Handling and Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Heartland BIG Horn?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Structure (2), Equipment (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Heartland BIG Horn has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.